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An Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System
Agriculture Canada, Government of Canada - 2008
This 2008 report provides an economic overview of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food system. It is meant to be a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005805103
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Ecosystems for water and food security. [Background paper]
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010879151
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An ecosystem services approach to water and food security. [Synthesis report].
Chiramba, T.; Khaka, E. - International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010910243
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Food Chain Actors’ Perceptions of and Adaptations to Volatile Markets: Results of a Media Analysis
von Davier, Zazie; Heyder, Matthias; Theuvsen, Ludwig - 2010
The volatility of agricultural markets has increased remarkably in recent years. In spite of this, the way in whichsupply chain actors perceive market volatility has only rarely been analyzed. This paper seeks to close thisresearch gap by presenting empirical findings about how the volatility of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009443763
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Boosting water benefits in West Bengal
International Water Management Institute (IWMI); …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010910248
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Food Chain Actors’ Perceptions of and Adaptations to Volatile Markets: Results of a Media Analysis
von Davier, Zazie; Heyder, Matthias; Theuvsen, Ludwig - International European Forum on Innovation and System … - 2010
The volatility of agricultural markets has increased remarkably in recent years. In spite of this, the way in which supply chain actors perceive market volatility has only rarely been analyzed. This paper seeks to close this research gap by presenting empirical findings about how the volatility...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008853617
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Dietary Assessment of Major Trends in U.S. Food Consumption, 1970-2005
Wells, Hodan Farah; Buzby, Jean C. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2008
This report examines major trends in the amount of food available for consumption in the United States between 1970 and 2005 using data from the ERS Food Availability (Per Capita) Data System. The report also estimates whether Americans are meeting Federal dietary recommendations for each of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008519033
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Nutritional Effects of Agricultural Diversification and Commercialization in Children in Zambia
Mofya-Mukuka, Rhoda; Kuhlgatz, Christian - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2014
Propensity Score Marching (PSM) and Generalized Propensity Score (GPS), this article evaluates the impact of agricultural … from five districts in the Eastern province. Results from PSM do not show significant impact of agricultural …, where capital accumulation through higher purchasing power might have less impact. Policies need to consider the current …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011068506
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The Rhythm of the Rains: Seasonal Effects on Child Health in The Gambia
Gajigo, Ousman; Schwab, Benjamin - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2012
during the rainy season and saving when they peak after harvest. The resulting fluctuations in maternal nutritional intake …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011069625
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The Rhythm of the Rains: Seasonal Effects on Child Health in The Gambia
Gajigo, Ousman; Schwab, Benjamin - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2012
during the rainy season and saving when they peak after harvest. The resulting fluctuations in maternal nutritional intake …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011069639